The Homicide Bureau, led by Chief Eugene T. Partridge, III, is responsible for reviewing all homicides that occur within Erie County. While certain cases may be referred to other bureaus, this bureau handles the investigation and prosecution of the majority of homicides, which include the most complex and high-profile murder cases.
Our prosecutors develop these criminal cases through the use of forensic science, digital evidence, autopsies, DNA testing and other investigative methods. Our Assistant District Attorneys routinely participate in suspect interviews and prepare search warrants, making certain that these investigative techniques do not run afoul of the often complex legal pitfalls that could be detrimental to a successful criminal prosecution.
The Chief of the Homicide Bureau is responsible for overseeing the investigation of all homicides within Erie County. He supervises a team of some of the most experienced Assistant District Attorneys and Confidential Criminal Investigators within our office while maintaining their own caseload. The Homicide Bureau Chief is on-call 24/7 to advise law enforcement agencies on matters concerning criminal charges, search warrants, evidence collection, witness and suspect interviews.